Some destinations are about to have their moment. The trick is getting there first. Puglia’s beaches and trulli have a Four Seasons opening in 2028 — the quiet years are numbered. Sicily’s post-White Lotus arc isn’t slowing down, with Rocco Forte’s intimate 31-room palace just opened in Noto. But the more interesting names on my list are further afield. Laos — the “silent sibling” of Southeast Asia — has been quietly upgraded by luxury brands and still feels like the early Bali days. Okinawa offers an entirely different side of Japan: subtropical islands, Ryukyu culture, and the just-opened Rosewood Miyakojima setting a new bar. Here’s where to book before everyone else catches on.
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